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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Trade Programs

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Arecibo, PR. A Smaller Suburban Community offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Get in touch with Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Carretera 662 KM 2.3, Arecibo, PR 00614-4045
Phone:	78788112126000
Website:	www.pucpr.edu/arecibo
Admissions:	arecibo.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/
Financial Aid:	arecibo.pucpr.edu/oficinas/asistencia-economica/

How Do I Get Into Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

You can apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo online at: arecibo.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Here’s what Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo admits 94%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	62	60	97%
Women	126	116	92%

Can I Afford Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The average net price after aid at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $9,421. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,760
In-State Fees	$790
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,760
Out-of-State Fees	$790
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,550
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$6,550

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 7% of students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo receive some form of financial aid (24 students).

Approximately 83% of students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,173 per student.

69% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,928.

Student Loan Debt

28% of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,192 per year.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 370 students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, all undergraduate. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 273 undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	272

Geographic Diversity

Of the 273 undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

186 undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo took at least one online class — of those, 27 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo offers 9 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.